Sweetest

Everyone enjoyed a trip to the dentist today, talk about fun start to spring break.  We had zero cavities and  only need to work on flossing.  Do ya'll really floss your kids teeth, or your own, come on now, be honest.  Anyways, their dentist rocks and has these little boards for them to draw on while they are waiting.  I was sitting there, attempting to keep Theo occupied and listen to the hygienist when Jackson whispered over, 'Hey mom!'  I didn't cry right there in the dentist office, but I could feel it creeping up.  Instead I took a picture, and will remember it forever and ever.

                                                

Easter!

'In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart!  I have overcome the world.' -John 16:33

Jesus is alive!  Happy Easter!  We enjoyed a wonderful Easter Sunday.  The Easter bunny came, we had a very moving church service and a safe trip to Wilson to celebrate with our families.  I love Easter.

'How does the Easter bunny get in our house? Is he a mom or a dad? Are their a lot of them? Do they go to China?  By hopping?'   I need to brush up on my Easter bunny etiquette.  

Easter Sunday prep.

Sugar-coated Easter studs.  Thank-you God for these boys.

First things first, we wrestle at Grandmama's house.

The weather cleared up and we got some good soggy outside time in after our first feast of BBQ and all the fixes.

We headed to my parents house and my mom reminded me I needed a picture with my boys, I would want it later, and I wouldn't even notice how greasy my hair was.  The got another bang trim for dad, luckily I caught him before he started evening it out.

Grill masters Nash and Uncle David.  The ribs were a hit.

But not as good as the ice cream sandwich cake.  Papa & Theo had 'just a little bit more.'

Egg Hunting

And this is how we get ready for an Easter egg hunt around here.  Not that we are competitive or anything.  We Will Rock You is a timeless Winslow pump up jam.

Weenies

'Wow, come look how big my weenie is!'- 4 year old. 

'Yeah, you gotta watch a show to help it go down' '- 5 year old 

'Wait, whattt?!' -me

(I will refrain from naming any names for future embarrassment)

This article came across my news feed at just the right time the other day - Raising Boys: 7 Things Moms Need To Know About Penises. Just incase you need some reassurance that your obsessed boys aren't the only ones.

I WAN HIT!

I don't think Theo is going to have any trouble keeping up with his big bros.  Obviously, the best part about baseball is smacking the plate with your bat.  If nothing else, the Farris brothers have got that part down.

The many faces of DAD, DADDDYYY, DAAADDDD!!!

You know how I say Charlie is a #1 dad, well I really mean it.  He is the biggest and kindest 'kid' in our family. He wears a lot of different hats around here and always smiles while doing it.  This weekend he did not have to 'work' at Jersey Mike's but as always I had him a nice little list.  Some of the good stuff, I don't take pics of the bad...

                                      

Friday night baseball game.  UNC vs. Duke at the Durham Bulls Stadium.  Tar heels win again!

Saturday afternoon we helped hosts one of Charlie's BFF engagement party, it got weird.

Sunday was church, a luncheon for our Syrain refugee friends, flag football and then he helped me at the neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt.  Grill master, didn't even have time to change out of his suit.  

Finally that evening he relaxed with our 'small group' through church...

Bulldogs!

This afternoon the boys had their last flag football game.  I overcommitted and wasn't going to be able to make it to the game like I was hoping.  I don't know why, but I got really bummed out about it.  We were at a luncheon and the big guys had to head out to their game as they were already super late.  When they walked out Nash said, 'You are coming to our last game, right mom?!!'  My heart sank, and my throat started to swell up.  He kept on walking, not even waiting to hear my response. The good news is, he will never remember this.  The bad news is, I will.  Parenting will get you sometimes.  Thankfully I am surrounded by awesome mamas,  and they send me pictures and videos and make sure my boys have water, etc.  It really does take a village.

'Oh yeah, we weren't in the game so just talking plays!'

Trophy time!

#1 daddy coach, giving out trophies, all suited up.  

Go Bulldogs!  1st season of flag football was our favorite sport yet.

Happy St. Patty's Day!

May your troubles be less,

Your blessings be more,

And nothing but happiness

Come through your door.

'So far just turtles.  Guess they like my shirt.' -Nash

Today we wear green, look for clovers and sneaky leprechauns, eat mint ice cream, make fruit loop rainbows and if you aren't so lucky,  PINCH YOUR HINEY!  Remember before you had kids?  You didn't even get to do this fun stuff...